Two silver butterfly sculptures installed on the street sign on the corner of 4th Street and Virginia Avenue

New street art project will bring endangered animals to northwest DC

The neighborhoods of Woodley Park and Cleveland Park are slated for a new public art project centered on endangered animals. Organizers hope it will highlight their connection to the National Zoo and become a...

Ileana Garnand

November 15, 2022

Woodley Park

A construction vehicle sits outside the boarded up entrance of the Wardman Park Hotel

Wardman site can still help city’s affordable housing goals, advocates say

The redevelopment of the Wardman Park Hotel has become a point of controversy in the community. As Woodley Park readies for 900 new apartments across two buildings, some advocates are fighting to make them more...

Ileana Garnand

October 11, 2022

A complete view of the Taft Bridge, surrounded by trees from Rock Creek Park.

DC woman advocates for suicide barriers on Taft Bridge

For one Woodley Park resident, the pursuit to reduce suicides on the Taft Bridge is personal. With support from some local officials, she is prepared to pursue the project for as long as it takes.

Ileana Garnand

September 27, 2022

Animals at the National Zoo seek herd immunity

Keepers are making progress vaccinating animals deemed high-risk for infection from Covid-19.
The Wash spoke with zookeepers across the campus to confirm information about the shots.

Alec D'Angelo

December 7, 2021

The retro-metro picks up the slack as 7000 series face inspection

Following the derailment and subsequent withdrawal of the 7000 series trains, the older 3000 series return to take their place.

Alec D'Angelo

November 2, 2021

Residents await District decision addressing collisions along Connecticut Avenue

After four neighborhood commissions in D.C. passed resolutions in April that favored ending reversible lane system and adding bike lanes, DDOT has not publicly finalized a decision.

Sophie Austin

September 28, 2021

Amid pandemic, museums slowly reopen in DC

Mayor Bowser extends Phase 2 of D.C.'s reopening plan until the end of the year, but museums in the District are starting to open, welcoming visitors and locals with open, but socially-distanced arms.

Dani Birzer

October 5, 2020

Smithsonian ZooLights too good to pass, even with day-long rain

Rain made way for a gloomy, picturesque setting at the Smithsonian ZooLights Monday night, which managed to attract visitors despite unappealing weather conditions. Celebrating its annual lights show, the Smithsonian...

Yousef Alshammari

December 10, 2019

New street art project will bring endangered animals to northwest DC

Woodley Park

Wardman site can still help city’s affordable housing goals, advocates say

DC woman advocates for suicide barriers on Taft Bridge

Animals at the National Zoo seek herd immunity

The retro-metro picks up the slack as 7000 series face inspection

Residents await District decision addressing collisions along Connecticut Avenue

Amid pandemic, museums slowly reopen in DC

Smithsonian ZooLights too good to pass, even with day-long rain

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